Buying a used iPod Touch is a good way to save money. This article will help ensure you get the best value and a device in the best condition.

Steps

1

Check if the touch screen works. Are there any dead pixels? Are there unresponsive parts of the screen that are not stimulated by the touch?

2

Make sure that you are purchasing the correct iPod generation. This is especially true when you buy a 3rd generation iPod, which looks identical to the 2nd generation. The characteristics of each generation include:

1st generation: No speaker. If there is no speaker, it is a first generation iPod.

2nd generation: There are supposed to be four lines written under the "[memory size] GB" statement and the lines are supposed to start with the serial number.

3rd generation: There should be only two lines under the "[memory size] GB" statement and the lines should end with the serial number. br>

4th generation: Thinner design and a camera at the top of each side of the iPod.

5th generation: Available in many colors, LED flash, taller screen.

3

Check if the speaker is working (not applicable for 1st generation).

4

Make sure the earphone plug works properly. Try to listen to some music and see if the sound is still good when you move with your iPod. Many iPods tend to have a problem with time that makes the sound irregular in one of the ears. It is really annoying because every step or so the music is stopping in one of the ears and you have to move the jack in a special way to have your music back. This is not solved by buying new earphones: you have to replace the plug, and it takes time and money.

5

Check for water damage. There is a water damage indicator in the earphone plug that turns pink when there has been any water damage.

6

Check if all buttons work (Power button, Home button, volume buttons).

7

Check if the Wi-Fi works properly. Try to connect yourself to a network and surf the web.